Sachin Tendulkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar shared an anecdote from the final international match of his career against the West Indies, held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Sachin was speaking at an event commemorating 50 years of the Wankhede Stadium, where he experienced two of his most cherished career moments: winning…
Well-oiled network provides illegal entry MUMBAI: The arrest of illegal Bangladeshi immigrant Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammed Rohilla Amin Fakir for last week’s attempted robbery and assault on actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Bandra has reignited concerns about unauthorised entry and stay in the country.Since Bangladeshis, whether illegal or legal immigrants, are often…
BENGALURU: India’s $254-billion IT sector has witnessed a structural shift in its operational model while navigating evolving technological landscapes. This demonstrated a departure from the conventional barometer of relying on headcount-linked growth as low-to-medium complexity tasks get automated.In the Dec quarter, the top five Indian IT firms saw a collective net headcount reduction, which stood…
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain for India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign has ignited widespread discussions.However, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, speaking on Star Sports Press Room, heaped praise on the 25-year-old and backed his credibility as a leader. Poll Do You Think Shubman…
Union home minister Amit Shah VIJAYAWADA: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that India has emerged as a global leader in disaster management through its revolutionary approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi by adopting a ‘zero-casualty goal’ during calamities.After inaugurating the south campus of National Institute of Disaster Management and National Disaster Response…
Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: Corporate earnings from blue chips like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the US President, and trading activity of foreign investors are the key factors to drive equity markets this week, analysts said.Trump will be sworn in as the US president for a second term on Monday….
Shakib Al Hasan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A court in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant against Shakib Al Hasan, a prominent Bangladeshi all-rounder and former Member of Parliament, over two bounced bank cheques. The warrant was issued by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman, who ordered the police to submit a report on the…
DEHRADUN: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has rejected Uttarakhand govt’s proposal to allow soapstone mining on agricultural land at Pokhani, approximately 2.2 km from the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS). The decision was taken during an NBWL meeting on Dec 24, the minutes of which were released recently.The sanctuary, at an altitude of about 7,000…
NEW DELHI: India’s current economic environment is conducive for private investments with the country emerging as a “bright spot” amid the challenging global environment, a CII survey showed. Results revealed that 97% of the firms may increase employment in 2024-25 and 2025-26. In fact, 79% firms said they added more people over the past three…
NEW DELHI: Playing with the black pieces on Sunday in the second round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, D Gukesh conceded his first draw since becoming the world chess champion. Gukesh’s opponent, Vladimir Fedoseev of Russia, began the day strongly at Wijk aan Zee, following his draw in the inaugural round on Saturday.Inside…
